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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.27, 25,381.62 and 12,029.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.27, 25,381.62 and 12,029.61 is: 16,594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.27 : 25,381.62 = 12,029.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.27/25,381.62 = 12,029.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.27x = 25,381.62 × 12,029.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.27x = 305,330,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,330,989.77/18,399.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,594.73

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